Toplița

Toplița is an administrative division located along the upper Mureș River, surrounded by mountain ranges on multiple sides. The settlement spans across different neighborhoods with churches, an ethnographic museum in Urmánczy castle, and administrative offices serving the area.

The settlement was founded in 1567 when a leader named Kozma Petričević brought peasant families from Moldavia to settle in the area. This founding established the community that would develop into the administrative center it is today.

Multiple communities with distinct traditions shape daily life and local customs here. Visitors will notice these differences reflected in churches, local celebrations, and the way people in different neighborhoods maintain their heritage practices.

The location sits at a higher elevation, so visitors should bring warm clothing regardless of the season. Allow time to explore the churches and museum, keeping in mind this is a rural administrative center with limited commercial facilities.

The name comes from Slavic origins meaning hot water spring, referencing mineral springs found in the mountainous region. These natural thermal features remain a defining characteristic of the location.